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695 CBP

1984 Mercedes-benz Sl

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,910 mi
Last recorded59,910 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl94,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration695 CBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 59,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,893 miles

reverse light not working

rear brake pipes rusty (over axle)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,878 miles

O/s front brake binding slightly.

Component mounting bracket in o/s front wheelarch corroded & weak.

N/s & O/s rear tyres extensive cracking visible on sidewalls.

N/s front brake binding slightly.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,761 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall / tread

o/s rear tyre cracking to sidewall / tread

Fail 9 Oct 2014 59,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres perished/cracked but no ply or cords visible.

NSF fog lamp inoperative

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leaking from engine.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,686 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 59,686 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 59,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,330 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 59,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s wiper blades split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,854 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 58,850 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 58,834 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 58,823 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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695 CBP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 94,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 695 CBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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695 CBP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 15 June 1984.

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